Kneecap apologises to families of two murdered MPs

The rap group said an extract of footage "taken out of context" is being "exploited and weaponised".

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Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakes

The tax will be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.

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Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law

Asylum seekers placed on the sex offenders register will be denied the right to stay in the UK.

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Knife crime could rise without funding - Met chief

Sir Mark Rowley warns that without more funding, the Met will struggle to meet key crime targets.

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Daughter of murdered MP calls for Kneecap apology

Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."

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Urgent care worse than pre-pandemic, think tank says

The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was "in distress" this winter with A&E waiting times reaching a record high.

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